Scarborough tightens grip on Varsity Maine girls soccer poll’s top spot
Scarborough Red Storm Leads Varsity Maine Girls Soccer Poll, Climbing Ahead of Rivals
Scarborough, Maine – In the latest release of the Varsity Maine girls soccer poll, the Red Storm secured the top spot for the second consecutive week, adding two more first‑place votes to bring their total to six. The team now holds more than half of the first‑place votes, a clear signal that they are the team to beat this season.
The poll, compiled by the Varsity Maine staff, reflects team performance in games played before Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Votes are tallied by the top ten teams, with first‑place votes indicated in parentheses and overall points listed afterward.
Top Five Teams
Scarborough – 87 points (6 first‑place votes)
The Red Storm’s surge to the number‑one spot comes after a strong showing in recent matches, and their six first‑place votes underscore a growing consensus that they are the team to watch.Camden Hills – 74 points (2 first‑place votes)
The Windjammers’ single first‑place vote added to their tally helped them climb one rank to second place.Yarmouth – 66 points
The Clipper’s steady performance keeps them firmly in third.Windham – 64 points (1 first‑place vote)
With a single first‑place vote and a jump from sixth to fourth, the Eagles’ recent victories have propelled them upward.Mt. Ararat – 42 points
The Eagles made a dramatic leap from being unranked last week to fifth place, a testament to their rapid improvement.
Additional Standings
- Cape Elizabeth – 38 points
- Bangor – 30 points
- Kennebunk & Gorham – 19 points each (tied for eighth)
- Hermon – 12 points
Other Teams Receiving Votes
Freeport (11), Presque Isle (11), Maranacook (6), Greely (5), Poland (4), Gardiner (3), Belfast (2), Brunswick (1), Central Aroostook (1)
The updated poll highlights a competitive landscape for girls’ soccer in Maine, with several teams gaining momentum as the season progresses. While Scarborough’s dominance is clear, teams such as Camden Hills, Windham, and Mt. Ararat have shown significant strides that could reshape the rankings in the weeks ahead.
This story was reported by Lee Horton, Varsity Maine editor and senior sports writer for the Maine Trust for Local News.
